The nurse suspects a patient has polycythemia. Which hematocrit value is causing the nurse to have this concern?
a. 38%
b. 45%
c. 47%
d. 55%
ANS: D
A hematocrit level greater than 55% is characteristic of polycythemia. A. B. C. A normal hematocrit is 38% to 47% for females and 40% to 54% for males.
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